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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Tampa

921 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Philadelphia to Tampa at a glance

921 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~83 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) cover 921 miles (1,481 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Philadelphia to Tampa covers 921 miles (1,482 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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PHL (0 mi)TPA (921 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 921 miles. Direct carriers include AA, US and WN.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Philadelphia → Tampa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
USDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Philadelphia → Tampa: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while US and WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Philadelphia to Tampa — quick answers

How far is Philadelphia from Tampa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) is 921 miles (1,481 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The average nonstop flight time from PHL to TPA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Tampa?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, US, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Philadelphia → Tampa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~83 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tampa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 31 of 122 routes from Philadelphia
Airline network
AA: 118 destinations from PHL; US: 117 destinations from PHL; WN: 10 destinations from PHL
Alternative origin airports
EWR (Newark, 80 mi); BWI (Baltimore, 90 mi); JFK (New York, 94 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 mi)
Nearby destinations
Orlando, United States (81 mi); Fort Myers, United States (110 mi); West Palm Beach, United States (174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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